The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry
Spring 2003
Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are
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14 defining characteristics of fascism: the U.S. in 2012
By Gregory Patin , Madison Independent Examiner
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."
--- Sinclair Lewis, It Can't Happen Here . (1935)
In the spring of 2003, ex-corporate executive and political scientist Lawrence W. Britt published an essay in Free Inquiry magazine entitled "Fascism Anyone?" In his work, Britt examined the traits of the two governments that formed
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